Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Tennessee State University prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Tennessee State University

4704 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN

History

Tennessee State University first welcomed students in 1912. At that time it was known as Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Normal School. By 1922, the school had become a college and in 1951, its status escalated to university. Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Academics

Tennessee State University is made up of several different colleges and schools, which offer a wide variety of choices. Forty different bachelor degrees can be obtained. Examples include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Nursing
• Consumer Sciences
• Dental Hygiene
• Agricultural Sciences
• African Studies
• Music Education
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Aeronautical and Industrial Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Biology

Tennessee State University offers Master's degrees in many fields. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mathematical Sciences
• Public Administration
• Computer Information System Engineer
• Chemistry

There are some departments that offer courses only on a graduate level.

Student Life

There are eleven student organizations at Tennessee State University. Examples include:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
• Fellowship Christian Athletics
• Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

There is a performing arts center and an amphitheatre on campus as well as the Tennessee State University Library, which includes a smart classroom.

Unique Programs

The Aerospace studies program offers the Air Force ROTC program. These programs teach and prepare students to be aerospace experts.

Community

Nashville has much to offer Tennessee State University students. Be sure to take in a performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. If you are a country music fan, the Grand Ol' Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame are must-sees. Loretta Lynn's Ranch is approximately a one-hour drive from campus. It's a great place to camp with picturesque scenery, sparkling clear water, trail rides, a museum and shopping.

Other venues include a cruise on the river aboard the General Jackson Showboat, or if you enjoy gardening, the Cheekwood Botanical Garden is beautiful. For those who love animals, the Nashville Zoo is a perfect place to get away or visit Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park where you can hike or take in a special event. Whatever your tastes, there is something for you in and around Nashville.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee State University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Knoxville, TN
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $88310

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).